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Kuala Lumpur-based trainer Terry Tan, one of
ten trainers who were granted three-month licences for the new season, has
been disqualified one year.
The Stipendiary Stewards concluded an inquiry last Wednesday, which was held
in the absence of Tan who failed to attend. Tan, in his absence, was charged
with misconduct under MRA Rule 53 (b)(i) in that from or about November to
December, 2006, was absent from the races, stables and trackwork when he had
not received approval from the MRA to leave his horses with another trainer
under MRA Rule 232, nor had he obtained the approval for Leave of Absence as
required under MRA Regulation 36.1 and 36.2.
Secondly, Tan was charged under MRA Rule 2000(7) in that he neglected the
racehorse YATTAZE BABY, which was under his care at the stables of the
Selangor Turf Club. The particulars of the charge were that on Dec 28, 2006,
YATTAZE BABY was found to be in a
very poor body condition, had lost some 74kgs and since its last race on
Sept
30, 2006, its hooves were neglected, and it was stabled in very dirty and
unacceptable conditions. It was further noted that this horse had not been
presented to the Veterinary Department for any type of treatment over the
last three months.
Tan was, in his absence, found guilty of both charges and was disqualified
for a period of one year with immediate effect from Jan 11 and to expire on
Jan 10 next year, both days inclusive. He was subsequently advised of his
right of appeal.
Terry Tan subsequently presented himself after the inquiry was concluded,
lodged an appeal against the Stipendiary Stewards’ decision and penalty, and
applied for a stay of sentence which was not granted.
Trainer Terry Tan lodged an appeal against the Stipendiary Stewards’
decision not to allow a stay of sentence. On 12 January 2007, the SLTC
Racing Stewards considered his appeal and granted him a stay of sentence.
The appeal against the one year disqualification will be held on a date to
be fixed.  |
